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W556 AAV

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

87,101 mi
Last recorded87,101 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 AAV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 87,101 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 87,185 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / step (5.2.6)

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 87,181 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 87,012 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 80,294 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2014 75,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 75,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 68,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 68,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 60,363 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 60,325 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 49,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 49,759 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 38,894 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 51,599 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,599 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 21,217 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 21,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 17,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bulb not working in high level stop light

Pass 20 Feb 2006 10,507 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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W556 AAV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2000 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,411 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W556 AAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W556 AAV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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